Today's News

Jerry Lawler interview:

Hall Of Famer King Jerry Lawler says the current crop of WWE stars are not as good as the Attitude Era, Which is of course a statement of the obvious, but coming from an active WWE talent, is interesting...

"I honestly feel, in my own personal opinion, that during the Attitude Era our roster was stronger. I just think that there were stronger, from top to bottom of our roster, characters and Superstars than we have now. We certainly have guys now that are capable of moving the ball and getting the job done with CM Punk, John Cena, Big Show, Randy Orton and other guys that are being featured right now. Don't get me wrong, I'm not casting dispersions on these guys at all, but when you look back at the Attitude Era, there was some of the biggest names in the history of this industry. I don't think anybody will argue with the fact that there may not be anyone who could fill the shoes of The Rock or Stone Cold. Those are two guys right there that were in their heyday that we have not seen the likes of since and we may never see the likes of those guys again."

He also warned his employers of being lazy with The Shield's development, citing The Nexus as an example of losing incredible momentum too quickly...

"I think that what they've done with those guys and the way they have been presented has been very good in making a fast impact. I think now their characters need to be a little more developed, in other words, let's see a little more about these guys as individuals. You can of course still keep them as a unit but you can also hear more from them... I think you'll agree that the Nexus shot up fast and got to that certain level and then it just kind of petered out. I would hate to see that happen to these three guys and that's why I say it needs to go to that next level and I feel like in order to do that they'll need to have a little bit of a different kind of exposure other than just those hit-and-run type things."

TNA SPOILER ALERT!!!:

Two new members of Aces And 8's were revealed in Manchester last night, Garett Bischoff and Wes Brisco, new Tag Team Champions were also crowned.

The Matches were...

Episode 1...

* Kurt Angle vs Mr. Kennedy (Cage Match)

(The end of this match saw the Aces & 8's reveals...)

* Joseph Park vs Robbie E.

* Austin Aries vs Chavo Guerrero

* Hogan lifts Bully Ray's suspension

* James Storm & Velvet Sky vs Jessie Godderz & Tara

* Kenny King vs Rob Van Dam vs Zema Ion

Episode 2...

* Rockstar Spud is announced as British Boot Camp Winner, and cuts his first Promo as a TNA star

* Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs Austin Aries & Bobby Roode (Tag Title match)

* James Storm vs Jessie Godderz

* Christopher Daniels vs Samoa Joe

* Bully Ray & Sting vs Devon & DOC (Tables Match)

Two more shows will be taped in London tonight...

Royal Rumble:

Six more names have been confirmed for the Royal Rumble Match, including the Tag Team Champions who will also defend their belts on the undercard...

* Kane

* Kofi Kingston

* The Great Khali

* Daniel Bryan

* Darren Young

* Titus O'Neill

News on Surprise guests...

Rikishi has had to reject an appearance in the Royal Rumble match due to a prior commitment, Brian Christopher told his Dad the King, that he was absolutely gutted to have to say no.

Two former Intercontinental Champions are set to take a spot in the over the top rope match, and will rejoin the active WWE roster...

* Shelton Benjamin

* Carlito

WWE have also confirmed the Royal Rumble fan fest qualifying tournament for a spot in the match will pit Eight NXT stars against each other, with the winner making a WWE supercard debut, before they have even made the main roster.

The Original Plan was to have an open Battle Royal on the YouTube pre-show match open to anyone that wanted to get into the Royal Rumble, (Current, NXT, Legends, commentators... Everybody).

The stars involved are...

* Adrian Neville

* Bo Dallas

* Conor O'Brian

* Corey Graves

* Leo Kruger

* Luke Harper

* Oliver Grey

* Xavier Woods

WWE have added this video to introduce the entrants...

This is a Triple H idea, he is desperate to get NXT more widely recognized by WWE fans, and TV companies.

Current favourite's to win are Bo Dallas (Son of WWE Alum IRS) and Leo Kruger.

The winner will also almost certainly get a chance to move up to the main roster.

A Diva's Title match is also expected to be a late addition to the show.

* Kaitlyn vs Tamina Snuka

Booker T confirms HOF request:

Booker T has confirmed WWE asked him to reunite with his Brother Stevie Ray for a Harlem Heat Hall Of Fame induction, judging by his response he turned them down, he says he would love to reunite with his Brother at some point however...

''You know as far as it being possible for Hall of Fame it would have been a great honor. But I'm looking forward to my brother and I coming back together and giving the fans that one last look at a team that was so great. And I think it's something that we need to do more than something that we have to do."

Tara:

Ex WWE star, and Current TNA Women's Champion Tara (Victoria) says Chyna got her her job with WWE in 2000, and is looking forward to her 42nd Birthday which is coming soon.

Sheamus admits disappointment with Mania 28 match:

''You know, of course I was. I'll talk about that as well. The reason behind all of that -- the match before on Raw, Bryan used AJ as a distraction to help beat me, I wasn't sure he wasn't going to do that again. When you're champion, you can develop ways to get out of certain things especially when there's no stipulation involved. Over the couple of months leading up to 'Mania, there wasn't the biggest build up. There wasn't really the biggest build up for us. Obviously, you had 'Taker and Hunter, Rock and Cena, Jericho and Punk and there feud really started around Rumble time. So, I think for me and Bryan, that 18 seconds, even though it was short -- I know everyone wanted to see that WrestleMania match between me and Daniel Bryan which we were capable of as we've seen countless times throughout the last couple of years. We went into Extreme Rules, I thought, as the hottest match on that pay-per-view. I know Brock came back and everything, but I'm a firm believer that people really wanted to see me and Bryan go head-to-head. I think that 2 out of 3 Falls match that we had stole the show.''

Brooke Hogan to wrestle:

Her dad Hulk Hogan has confirmed his Daughter plans to start an in ring career...

"It's my worst nightmare!, But she's really good, she's really good in front of the camera, she's a really great actress, she has great timing, she'll take a half a breath and respond instead of having that knee-jerk reaction to what's going on which is what most wrestlers do. She's been in the ring one time messing about and she loved it - which scared me to death! I can understand it, it's very addictive. Part of it is because I'm her father and part of it is that if you do get in the ring and take a few bumps it's like being addicted to chocolate or drugs, you either like it or you don't, it's very addictive and I think she got into the ring and she loved it."

Stacy Keibler:

Has started working on her new show Supermarket Superstars.

WWE cartoon:

WWE are surveying young fans to gage what kind of Cartoon they would like to see from WWE, before getting into the concept phase of a new animated WWE show.

Shaul Guerrero:

Daughter of Eddie and Vickie Guerrero and ex WWE developmental star Shaul has started to record a debut studio music album today.

Todd Pettengill confirms WWE return:

He will present the In Your House DVD, he wrote to a fan on his Facebook today...

''Lol Yes it's true... had a great time seeing the 'old gang'"

Paige:

Has joined WWE on the trip to Arizona for tomorrows PPV.

New signing gets WWE name:

Clayton Black will be known as Cletus Tahoe.

Face turn nixed:

Dolph Ziggler will not be turned face before WrestleMania, he is now almost locked in to face Alberto Del Rio at WrestleMania, with the World Title possibly on the line, he will probably cash in his Money in The Bank contract to demand his shot at the big show.

Jake The Snake needs your help:

WWE Alum Jake The Snake Roberts needs Shoulder surgery, and wants fans to help pay his medical bills...

Snuka wants rematch vs The Undertaker:

WWE Hall Of Famer Superfly Jimmy Snuka, the man who The Dead Man started his streak against in 1991, says he wants to come back and end it...

''When Vince (McMahon) Jr. told me to wrestle The Undertaker. Brother, I loved it. I loved it. I said, 'Why not?' Here's a kid that's blowing up. He looks the part. He looked good. It was a pleasure for me to go in there and work with him. Look at him today. He hasn't lost yet. But someday - I hope someday that I can come back and beat him for the record, you know? (laughs).''

WWE list worst ring names:

* Bastion Booger

* Hugh Morrus (Humorous... Get it... XD)

* Phineas I. and Henry O. Godwinn

* Gymini

* Justin Credible

* GI Bro

* Thurman Sparky Plugg

* The Ringmaster

* Meat

* Jimmy Wang Yang

* The Red Rooster

* Skip and Zip

* Who

* Arachnaman

* Dr. Isaac Yankem

WWE Fails:

WrestleMania Axxess tickets are still causing issues for WWE, they have also made a PR slip, in promotional material for House shows post this Sunday's Royal Rumble, where current Champion CM Punk is still advertised as the WWE Champion.